Frost Dates for Kissimmee, FL
In Kissimmee, FL, the average last spring frost is around Jan 28 and the average first fall frost around Jan 6, for a growing season of about 342 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Feb 25, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Kissimmee 2, FL weather station, 2 miles away, elevation 60 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.
Frost probability by date
Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | Feb 25 | Dec 17 |
| 20% | Feb 14 | Dec 25 |
| 30% | Feb 6 | Dec 30 |
| 40% | Feb 1 | Jan 2 |
| 50% | Jan 28 | Jan 6 |
| 60% | Jan 19 | Jan 11 |
| 70% | Jan 12 | Jan 17 |
| 80% | Jan 8 | Jan 28 |
| 90% | Dec 31 | Feb 7 |
Light frost vs. hard freeze
Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Feb 9 | Dec 29 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 28 | Jan 6 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 16 | Jan 12 |
Planting calendar for Kissimmee
Transplant Feb 4 – Feb 18
Transplant Feb 11 – Feb 25
Transplant Feb 11 – Feb 25
Transplant Feb 4 – Feb 18
Sow or transplant Feb 4 – Feb 18
Sow or transplant Feb 4 – Feb 18
Sow or transplant Feb 11 – Feb 25
Sow or transplant Dec 31 – Jan 14
Fall sowing Nov 11 – Dec 9
Fall sowing Nov 11 – Dec 2
Fall sowing Oct 28 – Nov 11
Sow or transplant Dec 31 – Jan 14
Fall sowing Oct 28 – Nov 25
Transplant Jan 14 – Jan 28
Fall sowing Oct 14 – Oct 28
Transplant Jan 7 – Jan 21
Fall sowing Oct 14 – Oct 28
Fall sowing Oct 14 – Oct 28
Fall sowing Nov 25 – Dec 16
Fall sowing Oct 28 – Nov 11
Plant Dec 31 – Jan 14
Based on the average last frost (Jan 28) and first frost (Jan 6). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.